China urges Japan to respect history and reality

China’s Foreign Ministry has warned of "severe consequences" if Japanese leaders visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine.

"China has made clear its attitude and stance on the Yasukuni Shrine issue many times. We once again urge the Japanese side to respect history as well as reality, reflect on its history of invasion, respect the feeling of Chinese people and other victims in Asia, and properly handle the issue." said Hua Chunying, Spokesperson, Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Chinese men´s national team continued its preparations for next year´s Asian Cup, as they managed a one-all draw against visitors Jordan during a football friendly in Harbin, the capital city of Northeast China´s Heilongjiang Province.China held to 1-1 draw by Jordan

Across the UK the hunt is on for James Foley’s killer, who authorities believe is a British national. As Richard Bestic reports from London, Prime Minister David Cameron cut short his summer break to lead his government’s response.

As the protests in the town of Ferguson, Missouri turned violent with police facing ´heavy gunfire´ from some ´criminal elements´, cops fired tear gas, stun grenades and arrested 31 demonstrators on Monday night.